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Thursday, March 22, 2018

J. Crew Factory Favorites

Although I'm on a no-shopping month for another nine days, it doesn't hurt to fill up my shopping cart just for fun, right? Shopping for spring styles is my favorite because that means warm weather is on the way. I'm also trying to ignore the fact that we got hit with about 4 inches of snow yesterday on the first full day of spring. On the bright side, I'm on my second snow day, and I've been enjoying the free time!

As I was doing some browsing this morning, I saw that J. Crew Factory is having a really good sale right now on women's tops - buy one, get one free! Seriously trying to resist hitting "place order" on my full cart... so instead, I thought I'd share my favorites here and pretend they're on their way to my closet.

Printed bow-back peplum top

Bow-sleeve top

Embroidered peasant top

Scalloped cami top

Lace t-shirt

Now I have nine days to decide on which one(s) I will be adding to my closet on April 1 :) Which one is your favorite? Let me know in the comments!

Friday, February 9, 2018

Review: Pink Sweater & Statement Studs from Zaful

Remember this post about Zaful and their trendy pieces at budget-friendly prices? Well, they were kind enough to send me a few pieces to review, and I'm so excited to share!

First up is this pink sweater (see my cat in the background).

I love wearing light colored sweaters in February and March because it helps me remember that spring is right around the corner even if it's freezing outside. This pink sweater is perfect for just that, and I couldn't resist the detailing. It adds a nice feminine touch to keep this sweater from looking to boring or boxy. To be honest, I was a little worried because this is a "one size fits all" sweater. I'm on the taller side of average, and I usually have trouble with shirts or shirt sleeves being too short for me; however, this one fit just right! I call it oversized because it is very wide and roomy, but I prefer chunky sweaters like this one to be a little big and cozy.

The back detail on this sweater is what sold me!

Next are these gorgeous statement earrings!

First off and most importantly, they're currently on sale for $3.26!! Most of the studs I own are small, so I was excited to try these out. They add the perfect amount of shine to dress up any outfit. Not that I ever really go anywhere fancy, but I can see them with a little black dress and a curly updo!

Regardless of the size, these earrings are fairly light. I haven't worn them for a whole day yet, but I can tell they won't be very uncomfortable. Since they're so big, they cover up my second hole so I can't pair them with another set of earrings - not that it's a deal-breaker, but it's worth noting.

I ordered one more item from Zaful, but unfortunately it was out of stock. Be on the lookout for one last review once I decide what to order in its place!

Saturday, January 20, 2018

Staying Trendy on a Budget with Zaful + Cupon Code

I've recently become more money-conscious since buying a house, and one of my goals for 2018 is to cut back on spending. On the other hand, I am a shopaholic and shopping truly makes me happy. Who can relate? I enjoy keeping up with the latest fashion trends, but that unfortunately means having to buy new clothes every season, which is not always realistic. While I don't mind spending a little more on classic pieces (work pants, jeans, riding boots, etc.), I always try to spend a little less on trendy pieces that might not be in style as long. That's why I get so excited when I find stores that carry on-trend pieces that don't break the bank, and today I'm going to share this one with you!

Zaful recently contacted me about working together, and after scrolling through their site, I was happy to agree. They have all the latest trends - think off shoulder, bell sleeves, pompoms, statement florals, etc. - at prices that will make your bank account happy!

Since we still have a couple months of cold weather ahead of us (and because it was 9 degrees when I left for work a few days ago and I haven't been able to warm up since...), the first thing I checked out was their sweater selection. I've been really into the boatneck/off-shoulder look lately because I recently got a black bralette with cool straps that I want to be able to show off. Several of Zaful's sweaters caught my eye...

Drop Shoulder Back Self Tie Bowknot Sweater

Boat Neck Loose Sweater

V Neck Criss Cross Pullover Sweater

Sheer Criss Cross V Neck Sweater

Because I like to think about my upcoming honeymoon to Florida to warm myself up, I also took a peek at their collection of tops. Quite a few of them make me think of summertime at the beach, and I could see myself wearing any of these while sipping on a drink with my toes in the sand!

Off The Shoulder Loose Blouse

Ruffle Off The Shoulder Blouse

Appliques Flounce Striped Blouse

Shoulder Flare Sleeveless Pompom Linen Top

Have you every shopped at Zaful before?

Where do you go for cheap trendy clothes?

P.S. Use code ZAKIRA for a discount at Zaful!

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Recent Outfits

When I first started this little blog, my intention was to get at least one outfit post up a month, if not more. Turns out 1. I will never be able to wake up a few extra minutes to take pictures before I leave because I just love sleep an my bed (and the lighting in my room is terrible so early in the mornings), and 2. the first thing I do when I get home from work is put on comfy clothes, so I totally forget about the picture. Oh well. Here are a few work outfits that I've managed to get a picture of recently:

Tank (old, Banana Republic outlet) / Cardigan / Pants / Boots (old, Nordstrom) / Necklace

Shirt / Cardigan (similar on sale!) / Pants / Boots (old, Nordstrom) / Scarf (gift)

Shirt (old, Loft) / Pants / Shoes / Necklace (old, similar on sale!)

Sweater / Pants / Boots (old, Nordstrom) / Necklace

Shirt / Pants / Shoes / Scarf (on sale!)

Friday, September 8, 2017

J. Crew Factory Favorites

I went a little crazy shopping over the past couple months with both clothes and home items (cue No Spend September). I still have so many decorating ideas that I want to bring to life in our new house! That being said, all of these items are currently sitting on my wish list, not in my cart, but they're too cute not to share with y'all!

Double Ruffle-Sleeve Top

Pink + ruffled sleeves... what more do you need? This would pair great with black pants, flats, and some fun statement jewelry.

Chambray Shirt

I love a good chambray shirt to go with anything from a pencil skirt to colorful chinos!

Chino Pant

These would be a great addition to my work wardrobe - the olive green color would complement so many colors form any to blush.

Ruffle-Sleeve T-Shirt

Again, with the ruffled sleeves! Also, I'm a sucker for stripes.

And... J. Crew Factory currently has a buy one get one free deal on shoes! If I were to order some (which I'm trying very hard not to do), I'd get these two:

Zoe D'Orsay Flats

Suede D'Orsay Loafer Flats

What are your favorites lately?

Friday, August 11, 2017

Statement Necklace for Work

School has officially started, so gone are the days of t-shirts and shorts, sadly. I've gotten into the habit (at least so far) of picking out my clothes the night before (I'm not a morning person by any means), and I'm trying to keep my look professional and put-together. This outfit was one of my recent favorites.

Dress / Cardigan / Necklace / Sandals

I was recently given this statement necklace by a friend who sells Stella & Dot, and I couldn't wait to wear it! It comes apart so you can be as flashy or as simple as you want, but of course I opted for the maximum statement.

I love the excitement it brings to this little black dress. To make it work appropriate, and because my office is always freezing, I added a pink cardigan.